Month: June 2017

Laser Scanning of Yb Atomic Beam Fluorescence

The Single Atom Microscope team, led by Kristen and Roy, is taking large steps towards a proper calibration of Yb atom number density in solid Neon. Most recently, the atomic beam fluorescence measurements have incorporated laser frequency scanning. At a stable atomic oven temperature, these measurements are used to determine the Yb atomic beam flux ...

Welcome REU Students Andy and Courtney!

Andy Sanchez (hat and backpack) is joining us from the University of Connecticut and will be working on Project 2. Courtney Nelson (blue dress) is joining us from Occidental College and will be working on Project 1. Project 1: Single Atom Microscope for Nuclear Astrophysics We are developing and commissioning a single atom microscope for measuring ...